Head Coach
Eric Peterson
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Murken | Assistant Coach | matthew.murken@usd.edu |
| Triston Simpson | Assistant Coach | triston.simpson@usd.edu |
| Joe White | Assistant Coach | joe.white@usd.edu |
| Jovan Coleman | Assistant Coach | jovan.coleman@usd.edu |
| Dhruv Mehrotra | Assistant Coach / Director of Analytics & Strategy | dhruv.mehrotra@usd.edu |
| Landon Smith | Director of Operations | landon.smith@usd.edu |
| Colby Keegan | Assistant AD for Sports Medicine | colby.keegan@usd.edu |
| Bryan Plenge | Strength & Conditioning | bryan.plenge@usd.edu |
| Ethan Erdman | Communications | ethan.erdman@usd.edu |
| Becky Jensen | Director of Student-Athlete Success Center (FB, MBB, VB, MSWIM) | rebecca.jensen@usd.edu |
About South Dakota Coyotes Basketball
South Dakota Coyotes is a D1 men's basketball program in the Summit League. The campus is in Vermillion, SD. Head coach: Eric Peterson. Use the coach contacts on this page for outreach. Confirm staff and eligibility requirements on the school's official athletics site.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting South Dakota Coyotes
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on South Dakota Coyotes's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
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Net price
$20,028/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
60%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
5,439
Below D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,823 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,550 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,356 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,898 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,148 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,439
- Average net price
- $20,028 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,687 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,299 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Location Grand Forks, ND | Enrollment 9,981 | Avg. net price $18,131 |
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Location Fargo, ND | Enrollment 9,471 | Avg. net price $15,636 |
Omaha
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Location Omaha, NE | Enrollment 11,488 | Avg. net price $12,898 |
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Location Tulsa, OK | Enrollment 3,487 | Avg. net price $29,244 |
South Dakota
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Location Vermillion, SD | Enrollment 5,439 | Avg. net price $20,028 |
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Location Brookings, SD | Enrollment 9,198 | Avg. net price $19,362 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Dakota D1?
Yes, South Dakota is an NCAA Division I program in the Summit League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for South Dakota men's basketball.
What conference is South Dakota in?
South Dakota competes in the Summit League for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at South Dakota?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,028 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at South Dakota?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,439 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to South Dakota?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to South Dakota Coyotes
Our coaches have placed players at D1 programs across the country. They know what South Dakota Coyotes's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.